Do you Beleaf?

Chapter 14: Itachi and I

Nicoole POV

"So where are we going now, now that we caught the four tailed beast?" I asked Itachi. He and Kisame seemed so fixed on getting to the destination as quickly as possible.

"I guess we could head back or just walk aimlessly until our next order." Kisame smiled showing his sharp teeth. EW WHY.

Itachi looked at me with a agreeing smile like he knew that I was somewhat creeped out by Kisame.

"Why don't we rest for now." Itachi immediately sat down. I sat close next to him and crossed my legs just as he did.

"Are you okay?" I whispered to him. He nodded his head. He was closing his eyes like he was trying to concentrate on something. Because of this I decided to do the same. My thoughts went back to a memory that I could never forget about Itachi. The day I met him. And the day he killed every member of the Uchiha clan.

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*flashback*

I sat at the dock of the lake eating some tricks-colored dango. They're not my favorite (my favorite being daifuku mochi, but I guess they are delicious and they were free from the lady from the store! I still had three sticks left so most likely I would give it to Leslie and Shanel

"Um hi." I heard a voice behind me. I jumped up from being startled and turned around to see a boy about my age, maybe even one year older than me.

"Hello?" I looked at him confused, but soon realized who this boy was.

"Sorry to startle you, is it okay if I join you? I like to sit here from time to time" he explained to me. I nodded my head and the two of us sat down.

It was silent for a few minutes until I finally said something.

"You're Itachi Uchiha, right?" I asked him as nice as possible not to annoy him. He smiled at me and nodded his head.

"Nice to meet you, uh-" he stuck out his hand but seemed to wait for me to finish his sentence.

"Nicoole, as in cooler than you." I laughed by myself. He gave me a awkward smile trying not to make everything as awkward as possible. Soon things went silent again. "Do...do you like tri-colored dango?" He looked at me surprised as I was motioning for him to take one. He nodded his head.

"Thank you" he looked a bit embarrassed. He ate the sweets in silence and I did the same.

"So, is it true that you're a chunin at this age?" I asked him.

"Yup...its nothing special. Everyone over exaggerates." He laughed a little. I smiled after I saw how kind his face became. "I'm just trying to live day by day, thinking about the village, and serving the village."

His words stood out to me a bit. Once, I overheard my teachers at the academy talking about how the Uchihas were somewhat exclusive and thinking very highly about their clan...but Itachi seemed different. He seemed more calm, collected and in thought, thinking about the village, serving as a shinobi. What did this all mean? who was he really? And why was I so curious to understand more?

"Nicoole I want to thank you for the sweets they were delicious." He smiled at me and started to get up and started to wave goodbye.

"Wait!" I stopped him from leaving. I didn't know what to say next and didn't know why I stopped him. "Um...can we hang out again sometimes?" I asked him, feeling him a bit embarrassed. He seemed like he wasn't paying attention but then looked up at me and smiled.

"Sure." He waved goodbye and we bid each other farewell.

That was the first time I knew Itachi was different from everyone else.

Eventually I did introduce Itachi to Shanel and Leslie with which they were a bit taken aback even whispering to me how cute he was. But of course I told them I called dibs. That's right, I liked Itachi even only after a few times after hanging out with him. I had know Itachi for two years now and felt as though I knew everything about Itachi. But then an incident occurred. The entire Uchiha clan was murdered. And they were murdered by Itachi Uchiha. I was left confused and almost sick to my stomach. The person I had looked up to someone who was only two years older than me, at 13 years old, had killed off his entire clan. No one saw it coming and it shocked the entire village. The only one left was his little brother Sasuke who was only 7 years old. I almost broke down, but my now teammates who were 8 years old were there to support me. My teammates who are technically children, were forced to graduate early due to the village needing more genin to carry out tasks due to the Massacre.

With everything that happened, everybody started to try and forget about the Uchiha clan. But, I couldn't let go. I needed to understand, learn more of what happened. I needed to know what went on in Itachi's heart. I sent out a messenger bird in secret hoping that it would find Itachi, and surprisingly I got a letter back which had coordinates and said to come to the location.

At night I embarked on a journey to that location which was not too far from the village.

At these coordinates there was a small shrine with a bell. I stood there unsure what I was suppose to do. But soon I saw a shadow of someone with red eyes gleaming in the moonlight. Itachi.

"Hello Nicoole." He whispered to me. I was shaking with fear not knowing what to do or say. "You don't have to be scared."

"I-Itachi..." I didn't hesitate to give him a hug. He looked me in the eyes. "I-I need to know, why?" my voice was shaking.

"I can't explain that to you now, there's not enough time."

"Then please...take me with you. I don't think I can bare to live in a place without you." I cried to him. He had a sad look in his eyes and sighed.

"You have to wait, just a little while longer. If you can wait 6 more years then I'll come and get you." He looked me in the eyes and placed his forehead on my. He soon flicked my forehead which made me blush. "Sorry Nicoole, maybe next time." Soon he disappeared without a trace and I was left crying.

I did as he said and waited 6 years. Shanel and Leslie became 14 years old while I became 17. And then it happened. Time was finally up. On our last mission as team 1 and I was taken away by Itachi, just like he promised. Of course, it hurt to leave Shanel and Leslie, and our teacher was left for dead. But after I learned the truth about everything that happened, I was almost glad I went rogue with Itachi.

***end of Flashback***

"Hey Cool head" I opened my eyes to see Kisame was looking at me waiting for a reply.

"Yes?" I rolled my eyes.

"You got any food, maybe shrimp or crab." he asked me trying to be as nice as possible.

"Why would I carry shrimp in my pouch?" I made a face at him.

"I mean I heard that you carry dango from time to time so..." he made a face back at me.

"That's true." I laughed a little.

" We should stop by a town to get food." Itachi suddenly opened his eyes. Kisame and I were both surprised because we thought he was asleep.

"My oh my you scared me." Kisame showed his sharp teeth. I shivered at the sight and turned away.

"Let's hurry before it gets dark." I ordered.

"Yes mom" Kisame smirked at what he said.

"what?" I questioned.

"what?" Kisame said back. Itachi sighed and started to walk ahead of us. We followed after him.